1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
Getting this flagship setup at 50% off is a massive win for your living room and your sanity.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
But One Boca felt as though the council had sold out completely, with massive condo towers and a hotel on public land west of Dixie Highway.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
However, consider skipping the trees and massive shrubs.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Many airports have been struggling with massive security lines as spring break travel is in full swing.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
But One Boca felt as though the council had sold out completely, with massive condo towers and a hotel on public land west of Dixie Highway.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
However, consider skipping the trees and massive shrubs.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Many airports have been struggling with massive security lines as spring break travel is in full swing.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Sustainable synthesis Using a biological middleman, this innovative method replaces the pharmaceutical industry’s heavy reliance on finite fossil fuels and toxic chemical synthesis with a sustainable circular carbon economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The horn sounded as the ball approached the hoop, marking the second huge shot from Bradley on an otherwise quiet night for the senior guard.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitics aside, this news is a huge deal for the BCIs in general.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Natasha Joukovsky Considers Ahead-of-Their-Time Novels Cecilia and Evelina Cecilia—that is, Frances Burney’s magnificent second novel—is breaking my heart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Sombrero Galaxy was imaged to magnificent effect by the Hubble Space Telescope — most recently to mark its 35th anniversary in space — which revealed its sweeping disk-like structure and pronounced dusty lanes shining beneath its glowing galactic core.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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While nothing is certain, a steady Fed rate may help money market account rates hold at their current levels, offering savers more time to rack up the hefty returns.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The compensation question comes after Lago and Anderson, shortly after being reelected last year, joined with newcomer Lara to rescind the hefty pay raise and car allowance that was approved by the previous commission in 2023.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Inside, there’s a long line of people waiting to take a photo under a gigantic Oscar.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shed also comes in an unpainted light wood shade, giving you and any little ones a gigantic (and quite literal) blank canvas with which to work.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Grande made headlines for her epic looks on the red carpet, donning a custom pink Schiaparelli gown.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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UConn responded with an epic rout three weeks later.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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And so, not far from Tau Ceti, an enormous alien spacecraft looms into view.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the birth of this enormous sweeping bar may have initially concentrated gas to help trigger star formation and then propel stars outward, the researchers suggested.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And the greatest expression of care comes at the very last moment, in a final, glorious moment of surreal grace at the end of the novel.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So campy and kitschy and glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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